Imagine growing 500 heads of lettuce every week in a space smaller than your backyard. That is what sisters Lisa Merkle and Cheryl Arnold of Box Greens are doing with hydroponics. But instead of growing greens inside stationary buildings like most hydroponic farmers do, they use portable 40-by-eight-foot shipping containers that can be placed near where the produce will be consumed.
Since New Year’s Eve 2016, Charly’s Vegan Tacos has been slinging meatless versions of Mexican classics to the hungry vacationers in Tulum, Mexico. Chef Charly Garcia’s plant-based ethos is a perfect fit for the typical Tulum visitor: the stylish boho traveler that wouldn’t be caught dead among the unwashed spring-break masses in nearby Cancun.
This week, Lobster Bar Sea Grille and Estiatorio Milos will host wine pairing dinners, Semilla Eatery and Bar will host a Paris pop-up series, Dasher & Crank will offer limited-edition Halloween ice cream flavors, and numerous restaurants, bars, and breweries will host Halloween dinners, parties, and events. Wine pairing dinner at…
As Dasher & Crank celebrates its first Halloween in Wynwood, the ice cream shop has launched five limited-edition Halloween flavors. Since debuting in Wynwood in April, the light-pink store with a glowing neon ice-cream-cone sign has earned a reputation for churning out exotic flavors such as raspberry wasabi and…
Take advantage of Miami’s transition into cooler months by trying a new brunch this weekend. Instead of opting for an indoor feast, consider a dining reservation outside near the ocean or on a busy patio. It’s fall, after all. From live jazz and cocktails at Three to a dog-friendly…
This weekend, Fort Lauderdale’s Temple Street Eatery pops up in Wynwood, the Confidante Dinner Club kicks off with Tequila Revolución, the Anderson hosts a Breast Cancer Awareness barbecue, Dasher & Crank celebrates National Dessert Day with new ice-cream flavors, and numerous restaurants and bars host Halloween events.
When Steve Santana opened his taqueria dubbed Taquiza on Collins Avenue in 2014, he put Miami at the forefront of a new era of Mexican cuisine in the American mainstream. While those who hail from Central and South America had long known and enjoyed the delights of tortillas pressed from freshly made corn dough, Santana and a handful of chefs around the country introduced the ancient technique of nixtamalization, in which dried corn is turned into soft dough, to the greater public.
Halloween night on Lincoln Road is one of the most wildly over-the-top parties you’ll ever find. With more than 50,000 participants expected to head to Miami Beach’s iconic promenade on Wednesday, October 31, this year’s celebration might just be the spookiest ever. Revelers can choose from a bevy…
Everyone knows celebrities love David Grutman’s South of Fifth plant-based paradise, Planta. Turns out regular people are big fans, too. According to OpenTable.com, the chic South Beach spot is one of America’s top 50 restaurants for vegetarians. The eatery was the only one in Miami to…
New Times‘ Tacolandia returns to Soho Studios in Wynwood November 17 with tacos for every taste.The party, presented by Goya, will offer unlimited taco samples from Miami’s favorite eateries, such as 222 Taco, Amour de Miami, Boss Burger & Brew, Cabo Flats, Doggystyle Miami Hot Dogs, K. Ramen. Burger, Lona Cocina Tequileria, Madlove, Pilo’s Street Tacos, Plomo Tequila & Taco Bar, Point Break Poke House, Rocco’s Tacos, Rubio’s Coastal Grill, Taula Fresh Mediterranean, Xochimex Cantina Grill, and Yarumba.
Sustainable, upcycled, eco-friendly fashions will be the hot ticket at Seed Food & Wine Week’s fashion show benefiting Debris Free Oceans.
Miami is a top destination when it comes to celebrating Halloween, according to recently published research by financial services website WalletHub, which made several key findings: Miami and Hialeah ranked 18th and 19th, respectively, as “best” places to go for Halloween. However, Miami ranked fifth for “Halloween fun” (based on…
With lush, tropical scenery and miles of picturesque coastlines, the 305 has no shortage of places to catch a beautiful sunset. And so, up next, here are the top eight restaurants and bars where you can, drink in hand, watch Miami in all its golden-hour glory. 1. Rusty…
Last year, after helping to start perhaps the city’s most famous dessert concept, the Salty Donut in Wynwood, Max Santiago hit the road. He opened a place in New York and consulted at some Miami restaurants. But he couldn’t forget those early days in Wynwood when people would line up around the…
Thousands of people enjoyed stone crabs and grilled oysters on the sand at this weekend’s South Beach Seafood Festival. The event, which returned for its sixth year, raised money for CI Foundation’s Eat Smart program, an effort that promotes healthy eating among Florida’s youth. More than 10,000 attendees enjoyed the weekend’s festivities.
Knaus Berry Farm is set to reopen for the season October 30. The bakery that makes fresh, warm cinnamon rolls opens for service next Tuesday at 8 a.m. — “Everything’s on schedule for the 30th unless something unforeseen happens. We want to make sure everything’s working,” says Thomas Blocher, who heads operations at the Redland farm stand.
Dîner en Blanc, an all-white dinner party for a few thousand guests at an undisclosed location, will return to Miami on Friday, November 9 to celebrate its 30th anniversary. Hosted in nearly 80 cities annually, the pop-up French-inspired outdoor dining event has become one of the most exclusive gatherings in…
This week, Pinch Kitchen will host a Craft Collab dinner with Bousa Brewing, Daniel Boulud will honor some of the nation’s top female chefs and sommeliers at a one-night-only tribute dinner, and Council Oak Steaks & Seafood will team up with Australian winery Penfolds for a multi-course meal.
For Halloween this year, many Miami-area eateries are offering themed menus, entertainment, and costume contests.
This weekend, the South Beach Seafood Festival returns with events around Miami, Blue Bottle Coffee hosts a tasting in the Design District, Biscayne Bay Brewing celebrates its fourth anniversary, and Casa Florida hosts a clothing donation event with free cocktails to benefit the Nomad Tribe.
Brunch will take on a new meaning this weekend as Pier Sixty-Six Hotel opens its doors to serve mimosas, pancakes, and eggs in the sky. The hotel’s private dining room, Pier Top, which towers 17 floors high and offers 360-degree views of downtown Fort Lauderdale and the Atlantic Ocean, will open…
John Guilarte’s gastropub is surrounded by demolished sidewalks and rubble. Barricades from road construction block his entrance, and unsavory portable toilets line the street. In October 2017, New Times reported on the road construction that was affecting the Little Havana eatery. One year later, the bulldozers and backhoes continue to tear up the streets, with no completion in sight.
